Petition Text: 22834-MN-402.2-D

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Amend ¶ 402.2:

2. ...fidelity in marriage and celibacy chastity in singleness. Since the practice of homosexuality is incompatible with the holy Scriptures and Christian teaching, self-avowed practicing homosexuals are not to be accepted as candidates, ordained as ministers, or appointed, or reappointed to serve in The United Methodist Church.2

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Petition Text: 22834-MN-402.2-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference